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Disc Golf Questionnaire
- Thread starter Blaaaake77
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Noco
Newbie
1. How old are you? 26
2. What state do you reside in? Split my time between NC and SC
3. Number of years playing? 10 years. Began playing in the Fall of 2007
4. How many discs do you carry per round? How many are in the bag? Currently, I carry about 18: 3 putters, 4 mid-ranges, 3 fairways, and 8 distance.
5. Where do you normally purchase discs? Online or storefront? Traditionally storefront, but recently from Infinitediscs too
6. What is the most you can justify spending on a 'thrower' disc? $20-30
7. Have you been in a disc golf exclusive (disc golf only) store? Nope
8. What items do you like to see in stores besides discs? Bags and minis are really it, but baskets are cool to see too.
9. How far would you travel to go to a disc golf store if you knew it was quality and had a lot of variety in what your looking for? 30 miles
2. What state do you reside in? Split my time between NC and SC
3. Number of years playing? 10 years. Began playing in the Fall of 2007
4. How many discs do you carry per round? How many are in the bag? Currently, I carry about 18: 3 putters, 4 mid-ranges, 3 fairways, and 8 distance.
5. Where do you normally purchase discs? Online or storefront? Traditionally storefront, but recently from Infinitediscs too
6. What is the most you can justify spending on a 'thrower' disc? $20-30
7. Have you been in a disc golf exclusive (disc golf only) store? Nope
8. What items do you like to see in stores besides discs? Bags and minis are really it, but baskets are cool to see too.
9. How far would you travel to go to a disc golf store if you knew it was quality and had a lot of variety in what your looking for? 30 miles
MHaas
Par Member
Dire Wolfy
Still a puppy
Wait, you're 14 and your parents let you come here?
They use this website to look at courses around my area, they don't have accounts though.
1. How old are you?
---58
2. What state do you reside in?
---SC
3. Number of years playing?
---22
4. How many discs do you carry per round? How many are in the bag?
---15, more or less. (What's the difference between carrying, and in the bag?)
5. Where do you normally purchase discs? Online or storefront?
---Nowhere. I get a fair amount playing in tournaments. Occasionally end up with a lost & found for which I can't find the owner.
6. What is the most you can justify spending on a 'thrower' disc?
---$20, if I had to.
7. Have you been in a disc golf exclusive (disc golf only) store?
---Yes.
8. What items do you like to see in stores besides discs?
---Nothing in particular. The best thing to see in stores is variety of manufacturers.
9. How far would you travel to go to a disc golf store if you knew it was quality and had a lot of variety in what your looking for?
---I wouldn't. I'll visit if it's at a location I'm already going to, though.
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But you can throw my survey out; my circumstances are fairly unique, and I doubt they apply to any potential customers of yours.
---58
2. What state do you reside in?
---SC
3. Number of years playing?
---22
4. How many discs do you carry per round? How many are in the bag?
---15, more or less. (What's the difference between carrying, and in the bag?)
5. Where do you normally purchase discs? Online or storefront?
---Nowhere. I get a fair amount playing in tournaments. Occasionally end up with a lost & found for which I can't find the owner.
6. What is the most you can justify spending on a 'thrower' disc?
---$20, if I had to.
7. Have you been in a disc golf exclusive (disc golf only) store?
---Yes.
8. What items do you like to see in stores besides discs?
---Nothing in particular. The best thing to see in stores is variety of manufacturers.
9. How far would you travel to go to a disc golf store if you knew it was quality and had a lot of variety in what your looking for?
---I wouldn't. I'll visit if it's at a location I'm already going to, though.
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But you can throw my survey out; my circumstances are fairly unique, and I doubt they apply to any potential customers of yours.
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- Apr 12, 2013
- Messages
- 4,230
1. How old are you?
30s
2. What state do you reside in?
Florida
3. Number of years playing?
14
4. How many discs do you carry per round? How many are in the bag?
It depends on the course. Usually a dozen or more
5. Where do you normally purchase discs? Online or storefront?
Online, but only because there are no storefronts nearby
6. What is the most you can justify spending on a 'thrower' disc?
As little as possible
7. Have you been in a disc golf exclusive (disc golf only) store?
Yes, whenever I'm aware of one nearby
8. What items do you like to see in stores besides discs?
Hats, bags, and retrievers
9. How far would you travel to go to a disc golf store if you knew it was quality and had a lot of variety in what your looking for?
To be honest, I wouldn't go out of my way just for a dg store. The frequency of my visits would depend on the store's proximity to a quality course. The better the course, the more likely I'd throw it and subsequently pop in to sniff around
30s
2. What state do you reside in?
Florida
3. Number of years playing?
14
4. How many discs do you carry per round? How many are in the bag?
It depends on the course. Usually a dozen or more
5. Where do you normally purchase discs? Online or storefront?
Online, but only because there are no storefronts nearby
6. What is the most you can justify spending on a 'thrower' disc?
As little as possible
7. Have you been in a disc golf exclusive (disc golf only) store?
Yes, whenever I'm aware of one nearby
8. What items do you like to see in stores besides discs?
Hats, bags, and retrievers
9. How far would you travel to go to a disc golf store if you knew it was quality and had a lot of variety in what your looking for?
To be honest, I wouldn't go out of my way just for a dg store. The frequency of my visits would depend on the store's proximity to a quality course. The better the course, the more likely I'd throw it and subsequently pop in to sniff around
PBokor
Eagle Member
1. How old are you?
57
2. What state do you reside in?
WA
3. Number of years playing?
1.5
4. How many discs do you carry per round? How many are in the bag?
12/12
5. Where do you normally purchase discs? Online or storefront?
50/50
6. What is the most you can justify spending on a 'thrower' disc?
$20
7. Have you been in a disc golf exclusive (disc golf only) store?
Yes, see #5
8. What items do you like to see in stores besides discs?
Bags, baskets, apparel, minis, zipper pulls, stickers, patches, umbrellas, waterproof socks, water bottles, shoes and specific apparel like Dude stuff.
9. How far would you travel to go to a disc golf store if you knew it was quality and had a lot of variety in what your looking for?
Hate driving, so it would have to be either close to home or a favorite course.
57
2. What state do you reside in?
WA
3. Number of years playing?
1.5
4. How many discs do you carry per round? How many are in the bag?
12/12
5. Where do you normally purchase discs? Online or storefront?
50/50
6. What is the most you can justify spending on a 'thrower' disc?
$20
7. Have you been in a disc golf exclusive (disc golf only) store?
Yes, see #5
8. What items do you like to see in stores besides discs?
Bags, baskets, apparel, minis, zipper pulls, stickers, patches, umbrellas, waterproof socks, water bottles, shoes and specific apparel like Dude stuff.
9. How far would you travel to go to a disc golf store if you knew it was quality and had a lot of variety in what your looking for?
Hate driving, so it would have to be either close to home or a favorite course.
Tripper
Double Eagle Member
1. How old are you? 47
2. What state do you reside in? NC
3. Number of years playing? Regularly-7
4. How many discs do you carry per round? How many are in the bag?20/20
5. Where do you normally purchase discs? Online or storefront? I get my friend 46YearOldSlinger to order them for me (he really likes having discs on his front porch when he gets home).
6. What is the most you can justify spending on a 'thrower' disc? $20
7. Have you been in a disc golf exclusive (disc golf only) store? Only a couple.
8. What items do you like to see in stores besides discs? Bags, carts, shoes
9. How far would you travel to go to a disc golf store if you knew it was quality and had a lot of variety in what your looking for? I am not a shopper so unless I pass one on the way to play disc, I will not be seeking one out.
2. What state do you reside in? NC
3. Number of years playing? Regularly-7
4. How many discs do you carry per round? How many are in the bag?20/20
5. Where do you normally purchase discs? Online or storefront? I get my friend 46YearOldSlinger to order them for me (he really likes having discs on his front porch when he gets home).
6. What is the most you can justify spending on a 'thrower' disc? $20
7. Have you been in a disc golf exclusive (disc golf only) store? Only a couple.
8. What items do you like to see in stores besides discs? Bags, carts, shoes
9. How far would you travel to go to a disc golf store if you knew it was quality and had a lot of variety in what your looking for? I am not a shopper so unless I pass one on the way to play disc, I will not be seeking one out.
etdefender19
Eagle Member
1. How old are you? Almost 52
2. What state do you reside in? California
3. Number of years playing? Almost 2
4. How many discs do you carry per round? How many are in the bag? 18-20 on the course/in the bag. If you count the backup bag in my trunk - over 50 with me at any given time
5. Where do you normally purchase discs? Online or storefront? 98%+ online
6. What is the most you can justify spending on a 'thrower' disc? $20
7. Have you been in a disc golf exclusive (disc golf only) store? No
8. What items do you like to see in stores besides discs? Maybe minis or towels or other small "impulse buy" items
9. How far would you travel to go to a disc golf store if you knew it was quality and had a lot of variety in what your looking for? I drive over an hour to work each day - I'd potentially go another hour from either home or work - that creates a pretty wide radius!
2. What state do you reside in? California
3. Number of years playing? Almost 2
4. How many discs do you carry per round? How many are in the bag? 18-20 on the course/in the bag. If you count the backup bag in my trunk - over 50 with me at any given time
5. Where do you normally purchase discs? Online or storefront? 98%+ online
6. What is the most you can justify spending on a 'thrower' disc? $20
7. Have you been in a disc golf exclusive (disc golf only) store? No
8. What items do you like to see in stores besides discs? Maybe minis or towels or other small "impulse buy" items
9. How far would you travel to go to a disc golf store if you knew it was quality and had a lot of variety in what your looking for? I drive over an hour to work each day - I'd potentially go another hour from either home or work - that creates a pretty wide radius!
kenjiac
Double Eagle Member
- Joined
- Mar 14, 2008
- Messages
- 1,080
1. How old are you? 42
2. What state do you reside in? NY
3. Number of years playing? 10
4. How many discs do you carry per round? How many are in the bag? ~20
5. Where do you normally purchase discs? Online or storefront? Online mostly from whomever has what i'm looking for at the lowest price. Sometimes PIAS to support local business that supports my club
6. What is the most you can justify spending on a 'thrower' disc? $25 I would spend more if i found someone that has a go to disc I recently lost. F2 150g Bubble Katana with the bubbles in the flight plate not the rim.
7. Have you been in a disc golf exclusive (disc golf only) store? Yes, Marshall Street, Maplehill Pro Shop, Walter's Disc Golf Emporium
8. What items do you like to see in stores besides discs? Apparel; Shirts, Hats, and Hoodies. Bags, stools, birdie bags or other hand dryers, stickers, minis.
9. How far would you travel to go to a disc golf store if you knew it was quality and had a lot of variety in what your looking for? I wouldn't drive for the store itself but would incorporate it into a day trip with some courses to play as well. These trips could be anywhere in a 3-4hr radius from my house.
2. What state do you reside in? NY
3. Number of years playing? 10
4. How many discs do you carry per round? How many are in the bag? ~20
5. Where do you normally purchase discs? Online or storefront? Online mostly from whomever has what i'm looking for at the lowest price. Sometimes PIAS to support local business that supports my club
6. What is the most you can justify spending on a 'thrower' disc? $25 I would spend more if i found someone that has a go to disc I recently lost. F2 150g Bubble Katana with the bubbles in the flight plate not the rim.
7. Have you been in a disc golf exclusive (disc golf only) store? Yes, Marshall Street, Maplehill Pro Shop, Walter's Disc Golf Emporium
8. What items do you like to see in stores besides discs? Apparel; Shirts, Hats, and Hoodies. Bags, stools, birdie bags or other hand dryers, stickers, minis.
9. How far would you travel to go to a disc golf store if you knew it was quality and had a lot of variety in what your looking for? I wouldn't drive for the store itself but would incorporate it into a day trip with some courses to play as well. These trips could be anywhere in a 3-4hr radius from my house.
dontBLAMEtheDISC
Birdie Member
1. How old are you?
28
2. What state do you reside in?
KS
3. Number of years playing?
10
4. How many discs do you carry per round? How many are in the bag?
16-25
5. Where do you normally purchase discs? Online or storefront?
About 50/50
6. What is the most you can justify spending on a 'thrower' disc?
$20
7. Have you been in a disc golf exclusive (disc golf only) store?
Yes
8. What items do you like to see in stores besides discs?
A good selection of different disc golf accessories bags, baskets, retrievers etc etc and quality outdoor gear
9. How far would you travel to go to a disc golf store if you knew it was quality and had a lot of variety in what your looking for?
Depending on the selection courses near by and other factors I've gone as far as 2 hours but usually no more than an hour.
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28
2. What state do you reside in?
KS
3. Number of years playing?
10
4. How many discs do you carry per round? How many are in the bag?
16-25
5. Where do you normally purchase discs? Online or storefront?
About 50/50
6. What is the most you can justify spending on a 'thrower' disc?
$20
7. Have you been in a disc golf exclusive (disc golf only) store?
Yes
8. What items do you like to see in stores besides discs?
A good selection of different disc golf accessories bags, baskets, retrievers etc etc and quality outdoor gear
9. How far would you travel to go to a disc golf store if you knew it was quality and had a lot of variety in what your looking for?
Depending on the selection courses near by and other factors I've gone as far as 2 hours but usually no more than an hour.
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1. How old are you?
57
2. What state do you reside in?
Travel full time in an RV, but Texas is my legal residence
3. Number of years playing?
5
4. How many discs do you carry per round? How many are in the bag?
10-14
5. Where do you normally purchase discs? Online or storefront?
About 50/50
6. What is the most you can justify spending on a 'thrower' disc?
$20
7. Have you been in a disc golf exclusive (disc golf only) store?
Yes
8. What items do you like to see in stores besides discs?
Bags, minis, towels, DG related T-shirts, fundraiser discs for the local DG effort.
9. How far would you travel to go to a disc golf store if you knew it was quality and had a lot of variety in what your looking for?
As I'm travelling around I've gone up to an hour away to check out a well regarded disc golf shop. Otherwise about 30 minutes.
57
2. What state do you reside in?
Travel full time in an RV, but Texas is my legal residence
3. Number of years playing?
5
4. How many discs do you carry per round? How many are in the bag?
10-14
5. Where do you normally purchase discs? Online or storefront?
About 50/50
6. What is the most you can justify spending on a 'thrower' disc?
$20
7. Have you been in a disc golf exclusive (disc golf only) store?
Yes
8. What items do you like to see in stores besides discs?
Bags, minis, towels, DG related T-shirts, fundraiser discs for the local DG effort.
9. How far would you travel to go to a disc golf store if you knew it was quality and had a lot of variety in what your looking for?
As I'm travelling around I've gone up to an hour away to check out a well regarded disc golf shop. Otherwise about 30 minutes.
It's going to be really difficult to operate a profitable brick and mortar disc golf store. Almost impossible. Are there any other local businesses that you could possibly share a space with? Or, maybe just open a liquor store that also sells discs...
1. How old are you? 34
2. What state do you reside in? WA
3. Number of years playing? 7
4. How many discs do you carry per round? How many are in the bag? 16 or so. Isn't this the same question?
5. Where do you normally purchase discs? Online or storefront? Storefront (aka Lowell Shields garage).
6. What is the most you can justify spending on a 'thrower' disc? Whatever they're charging for throwers these days. $18 or something?
7. Have you been in a disc golf exclusive (disc golf only) store? Yes.
8. What items do you like to see in stores besides discs? Towels, bags, apparel, snacks, drinks.
9. How far would you travel to go to a disc golf store if you knew it was quality and had a lot of variety in what your looking for? I have lots of backups, so I really only go to the shop if I'm passing by and think I might need something. So I don't travel far. But if I absolutely NEEDED something? Maybe 30 minutes. Otherwise just buy online.
2. What state do you reside in? WA
3. Number of years playing? 7
4. How many discs do you carry per round? How many are in the bag? 16 or so. Isn't this the same question?
5. Where do you normally purchase discs? Online or storefront? Storefront (aka Lowell Shields garage).
6. What is the most you can justify spending on a 'thrower' disc? Whatever they're charging for throwers these days. $18 or something?
7. Have you been in a disc golf exclusive (disc golf only) store? Yes.
8. What items do you like to see in stores besides discs? Towels, bags, apparel, snacks, drinks.
9. How far would you travel to go to a disc golf store if you knew it was quality and had a lot of variety in what your looking for? I have lots of backups, so I really only go to the shop if I'm passing by and think I might need something. So I don't travel far. But if I absolutely NEEDED something? Maybe 30 minutes. Otherwise just buy online.
1. How old are you?
27
2. What state do you reside in?
Maryland
3. Number of years playing?
Maybe 3 total, only been playing consistently the past few months after a long break
4. How many discs do you carry per round? How many are in the bag?
10-12
5. Where do you normally purchase discs? Online or storefront?
About equal for both
6. What is the most you can justify spending on a 'thrower' disc?
20 bucks
7. Have you been in a disc golf exclusive (disc golf only) store?
No, but Ive been to a few small stores that specialize in disc golf and one or two other things
8. What items do you like to see in stores besides discs?
Accessories! Bags, DG clothing items, outdoor gear for playing, baskets for home use
9. How far would you travel to go to a disc golf store if you knew it was quality and had a lot of variety in what your looking for?
I could justify a 90 minute trip if it was worthwhile. Further if the store was near some other point of interest.
27
2. What state do you reside in?
Maryland
3. Number of years playing?
Maybe 3 total, only been playing consistently the past few months after a long break
4. How many discs do you carry per round? How many are in the bag?
10-12
5. Where do you normally purchase discs? Online or storefront?
About equal for both
6. What is the most you can justify spending on a 'thrower' disc?
20 bucks
7. Have you been in a disc golf exclusive (disc golf only) store?
No, but Ive been to a few small stores that specialize in disc golf and one or two other things
8. What items do you like to see in stores besides discs?
Accessories! Bags, DG clothing items, outdoor gear for playing, baskets for home use
9. How far would you travel to go to a disc golf store if you knew it was quality and had a lot of variety in what your looking for?
I could justify a 90 minute trip if it was worthwhile. Further if the store was near some other point of interest.
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chainedwraith
Par Member
1. How old are you? 38
2. What state do you reside in? FL
3. Number of years playing? 11
4. How many discs do you carry per round? How many are in the bag? 17-20
5. Where do you normally purchase discs? Online or storefront? storefront only - I hate domey plastic, so I must inspect any disc by hand prior to spending $; otherwise I get a lot of my discs from AM player packs & payouts and only buy a handful each year.
6. What is the most you can justify spending on a 'thrower' disc? 17
7. Have you been in a disc golf exclusive (disc golf only) store? Yes
8. What items do you like to see in stores besides discs? bags, carts, shoes, baskets, disc retrieval tools, clothing/hats
9. How far would you travel to go to a disc golf store if you knew it was quality and had a lot of variety in what your looking for? 30 mins
2. What state do you reside in? FL
3. Number of years playing? 11
4. How many discs do you carry per round? How many are in the bag? 17-20
5. Where do you normally purchase discs? Online or storefront? storefront only - I hate domey plastic, so I must inspect any disc by hand prior to spending $; otherwise I get a lot of my discs from AM player packs & payouts and only buy a handful each year.
6. What is the most you can justify spending on a 'thrower' disc? 17
7. Have you been in a disc golf exclusive (disc golf only) store? Yes
8. What items do you like to see in stores besides discs? bags, carts, shoes, baskets, disc retrieval tools, clothing/hats
9. How far would you travel to go to a disc golf store if you knew it was quality and had a lot of variety in what your looking for? 30 mins
Blaaaake77
Bogey Member
Thanks for the input, but opening a liquor store and a disc golf store combined is not the vision I see for growing the sport. All for drinking and throwing discs but not the direction I want to take a store.
I understand that you would like to have a pro shop style store. How much homework have you done so far? Have you figured out how many discs you have to sell each month to break even?
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